What is the Distance between Abuja to Kaduna?
In this article, we look at how far Abuja is from Kaduna.
Kaduna, the ancient city in North Western part of Nigeria is located some 189.3 kilometers from Abuja. It is the former capital of Northern Nigeria.
There is always daily traffic between Abuja and Kaduna. People travel for personal, business, or leisure reasons.
Here’s a quick summary you need to be mindful of:
Abuja to Kaduna Quick Summary
- Road Distance: 189.3 km
- Flight Distance: 87 nautical miles
- Route: Via Abuja – Kaduna – Zaria Express Way/Romi-GidanBusa – Dakwa Rd/A2
- Duration by Road: 3 hr 8 min
- Duration by Air: 25 min – 31 min
- Bus Ticket: $7 – $11
- Flight Ticket: $168 – $190
Distance between Abuja and Kaduna by Road
Traveling from Abuja to Kaduna by road would cover 189.3 kilometers and it takes about 3 hours and 8 minutes to complete this journey. This is not always the case as it may take longer depending on the following factors:
- Route taken
- Number of police/military checkpoints encountered
- Traffic
Cost of Transportation from Abuja to Kaduna by Road
The cost of transportation from Abuja to Kaduna is approximately $7 – $11.
It is always advisable that you take registered buses on this journey. Recently, the Abuja – Kaduna road has not been very safe. You will need to take extra caution.
An important precaution you should take is to avoid boarding private vehicles that convey passengers along the Suleja and Zuba axis. Also, make sure you don’t travel at night on this route.
Cost of transportation from Abuja to Kaduna by Air
Flight tickets from Abuja to Kaduna costs between $168 to $190 depending on the transport company and the type of ticket.
Choosing a Transport Company
Ok, let’s take a look at some of the conditions you should consider before choosing a bus traveling from Abuja to Kaduna:
Budget
Budget is very important. This is a short journey, but that doesn’t mean you should just jump into any vehicle that comes your way.
Make sure our budget tallies with what the transport company is charging.
Proximity
The easiest way to locate a park when traveling to Kaduna is to get to Utako. It is good that this park is centrally located; hence you can easily get there from almost every part of Abuja.
Locating a park near where you stay is very important so that you make it early.
Convenience
Select the kind of vehicle that best suits your convenience. Also, make inquiries regarding the sitting arrangement and other things like that.
Check anything that matters to your convenience before choosing the bus to use for this journey.
Security and Safety
The highway between Abuja and Kaduna is well known to be very dangerous due to the high level of armed robbery and bandits attacks that have occurred on that road, so you must choose transport companies plying more secure routes.
Tips for First-Timers
If this is your first time traveling from Abuja to Kaduna, then here are a few tips for you:
- Do not board any private car that is tinted, unless you know the owner.
- Start the journey early, so that you get to your destination on time.
- Get adapted to the culture. Kaduna is one of the cities with a modest culture in Nigeria, which is mostly linked with Islamic injunctions. Always wear modest clothes. For women, loose-fitting clothes and scarves are recommended.
- Seat by the window side so that you enjoy wandering scenery while on your journey.
- Travel early. There are so many perils traveling during the night on Nigerian roads.
- The predominant language in Kaduna is Hausa. If you are not conversant with the language, try and be friendly with the people and you will always get someone to interpret for you.
- Be polite and responsible, and most of all respect their religion.
With the recent happenings on the Abuja – Kaduna highway, we recommend that you take extra security measures while traveling.
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